Being part of a Trusted Traveler program is a must for virtually anyone in our community. However, they do cost money to be part of, with pricing being all over the place. That's changing, though, as CBP Trusted Traveler fees are increasing and harmonizing. … [Read more...] about CBP Trusted Traveler Fees Are Increasing
Travel News
Manhattan Congestion Fee
Heads up! If you're planning on traveling to New York, getting around is about to get a bit more expensive thanks to the new Manhattan congestion fee. Of course, the fee will very based on how you travel - driving yourself and catching a ride. … [Read more...] about Manhattan Congestion Fee
8 Airlines Joined TSA PreCheck
TSA PreCheck is a tremendous benefit to have. However, it only works if you're flying a participating airline. Thankfully, that list keeps growing and just did as 8 airlines joined TSA PreCheck. … [Read more...] about 8 Airlines Joined TSA PreCheck
Chase Devalues Its Priority Pass Benefit
For some time now, Chase has offered the best flavor of Priority Pass Select membership for its cardholders. Unfortunately, that's going to change as Chase devalues its Priority Pass benefit. … [Read more...] about Chase Devalues Its Priority Pass Benefit
Red-Eye Flights Could Be Big for Southwest
Having overnight flights is the norm rather than the exception these days. However, the airline of LUV has never operated them regularly, but are planning to. That's great, as red-eye flights could be big for Southwest! … [Read more...] about Red-Eye Flights Could Be Big for Southwest
United Airlines Introduces Family Sharing
The points & miles community has long been clamoring for the ability to pool miles amongst family members. Now, that's a reality with one airline, as United Airlines introduces family sharing. However, there is one potentially huge catch, depending on what your travel habits are. … [Read more...] about United Airlines Introduces Family Sharing
American Changes Its WiFi Program
On the same day Alaska Air launched its awful WiFi and discounts subscription program, Alaska Access, Oneworld partner American Air announced changes to its in-flight WiFi offerings, and they couldn't be more different than what Alaska did. … [Read more...] about American Changes Its WiFi Program
Ugh: Alaska Air Launches a Discount Membership
I woke up yesterday to an email from Alaska Air - my preferred airline - that made me go "wtf?!" It seems they've taking a page out of retail's playbook (I'm looking at you, Best Buy), and starting a BS subscription service. Yup, Alaska Air launches a discount membership program, that I think is stupid … [Read more...] about Ugh: Alaska Air Launches a Discount Membership
JetBlue is Retrenching
After its failed attempt to acquire Spirit, for which it gave up on its Northeast Alliance with American, JetBlue is retrenching in an effort to stop the bleeding. While it may not seem like it, this can have an impact on Hawaii travelers, as JetBlue is a major Hawaiian codeshare partner. For now. … [Read more...] about JetBlue is Retrenching
Mokulele Seeks Subsidies for Lanai Service
Mokulele hasn't been doing all that well lately. It's struggling to maintain any semblance of reliability and profitability. So news that Mokulele seeks subsidies for Lanai service should come as no surprise, then. … [Read more...] about Mokulele Seeks Subsidies for Lanai Service